DUTCH IRIS 
Their exquisite shades, ease of culture, and great dependability cause these 
to become increasingly popular from year to year. They are thoroughly at home 
in sandy soil, although they will do well in any soil that is not too heavy. 
In color they range from the purest white to golden yellow and bronze, from 
heliotrope to light blue and to the darkest blues. To properly describe the many 
hues taxes one’s imagination. Because of dainty form and having strong, wiry 
stems, they lend themselves particularly for artistic and decorative arrange¬ 
ments. Whether grown in the garden or displayed as a cut flower, they are 
always attractive. In the garden they should be massed, grouping the different 
colors by themselves. 
They readily force in moderate temperature. Outdoors they should not be 
planted in the same place for several years in succession, new ground each year 
producing by far the best flowers. When planted indoors, new soil that has not 
been used for Iris ought to be used exclusively. 
David Bless. One of the earliest varieties, and readily forced as early as March. 
Most unusual flower, bound to attract attention. Standards of a pale 
pearly blue, with blue or heliotrope falls. $1.35 per dozen, $10 per 100. 
Hart Nibrig. A lovely variety blooming early and yet bearing flowers of ex¬ 
cellent size. The falls are brilliant clear blue, while the standards are of a 
somewhat deeper shade. $1.35 per dozen, $10 per 100. 
J. W. De Wilde. Resembles Yellow Queen in many ways, but is superior be¬ 
cause of greater size. Falls golden yellow, standards of a lighter shade. 
$1.35 per dozen, $10 per 100. 
Imperator. Of truly impressive size and purity of color. An intense, clear 
blue, a shade not found in any other variety. Truly a leader among Dutch 
Iris, and one exceptionally suitable for late March forcing. $1.35 per dozen, 
$10 per 100. 
The First. We cannot speak too highly of this variety which, besides being 
the earliest blooming of all, is an exceptionally strong grower, of a shade 
somewhere between lavender and light blue. It is a dependable grower 
both outdoors and under forcing conditions. If you are fond of Dutch 
Iris, by all means have this in your collection. $1.95 per dozen, $15 per 
100 . 
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